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Rivian Shows Off New Blue to Reservation Holders

Discussion in 'Electric Vehicles' started by TMC Staff, Sep 30, 2019.

  1. TMC Staff

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    The Rivian R1T made its debut in blue last week at an event in Seattle. The highly-anticipated all-electric pickup was on display for reservation holders, who got a look at a new blue paint. It’s a bolder look for the truck, which has previously been seen in silver and white. The R1T, is expected to...
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  2. SOULPEDL

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    Nice truck and color choice!
     
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    That seems to be a really short bed.
     
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    It is not even a 6.5 foot bed. I am concerned how well this will tow a 4-horse trailer. (Not 5th wheel)
     
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    Looks like it's well suited for trips to Whole Foods and Home Depot.
     
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    They gonna paint the roof white and slap a Toyota Logo on it too?
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    180kwh... the usual technique of throwing battery capacity at the problem of lack of engineering.
     
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    Pretty amusing when the headline for a new vehicle is a third color. Not fond of that blue either.
     
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    whole foods, not sure about Home Depot. an S will fit longer stuff, maybe not taller though
     
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    Ummm if you're going to be towing, you're going to need a seriously large pack. I've seen the silver prototype in the flesh and it's a terrific looking truck.

    The inclination Tesla fans have to *sugar* on other brands is... Weird. Rivian has an interesting product, appear to be well capitalised, and are first to market for the truck/true SUV markets.
     
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    not yet, but it is a nice looking package, tho not in that blue imo.
     
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    I agree there - I think that truck looks terrific in the Silver, and will probably look great in White/Black/Dark grey also, but the blue is meh... I think even the Subaru-eque World-Rally Blue would look better than the flat muted blue.
     
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    Looks better than the bollinger imo
     
  14. Sp@z

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    That's perfect lol! And it can tow 11,000 pounds, Can go camping, light off road use. What else could you ask for?
     
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    Anyone in the Seattle area from TMC attend? I'd love to hear some first impressions (here or over lunch).
     
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    Looks like an interesting alternative, but would like to see it in person...
     
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    Lol, a very low bar.
     
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    Honestly, if I had the choice, I’d pick a Rivian over a Tesla. Fits my lifestyle better. Sadly, I can’t swing $70k for an entry level, 250 mile range truck.
     
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    About as well as a Toyota Tacoma or Chevy Colorado.

    It won't it is not meant for that.
     

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